UNL makes more than $23 million in scholarship offers to Nebraska seniors

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced the awarding of nearly 3,500 scholarships to seniors at Nebraska high schools. The total potential value of the scholarships is more than $23 million.

The awards are comprised of 781 Regents Scholarships (including 254 Nebraska Top Scholars), 177 Nebraska Achievement Scholarships, 264 David Distinguished Scholarships, 1,938 James H. Canfield Scholarships, 94 Chancellor's Leadership Class scholarships and 63 Pepsi Scholarships.

Regents Scholarships are among the most prestigious awards granted by the university. They pay tuition for full-time students (equivalent to a cash value of more than $22,000 over four years) and are renewable for up to 135 credit hours or completion of a bachelor's degree provided eligibility requirements are met. The scholarships are awarded based on the student's sixth-semester high school class rank and ACT or SAT composite score.

The students who were selected as Nebraska Top Scholars will receive at least $1,500 per year in additional scholarship awards from the university or the University of Nebraska Foundation, provided they meet renewal criteria each year.

Nebraska Achievement Scholarships are based on academic achievement, admission test scores, information in the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the university's desire to enroll a diverse student body. Six of the scholarships were for tuition with the other 25 offering $1,000 per year. The scholarships are renewable for up to four years provided continuing eligibility conditions are met.

David Distinguished Scholar Awards offer full-time students $1,000 annually for up to four years if they meet the same renewal requirements as with Regents Scholarships. David Distinguished Scholarships are funded from a trust established in 1973 by the late Adrian H. David, a former Minneapolis attorney, in honor of his parents. Adrian David was a 1908 graduate of the NU College of Law. The trust also funds faculty research projects, placing a special emphasis on cancer research.

Canfield Scholarships, named for the chancellor who led the University of Nebraska to a position of national prominence in the 1890s, offer full-time students a one-year award of $1,000.

Members of the Chancellor's Leadership Class are awarded one-year scholarships of $1,000. The award was created to recognize and reward students who have excelled both academically and in leadership roles in school and community activities. Members must be full-time students and participate in scheduled Chancellor's Leadership Class activities.

Pepsi Scholarships are one-year, $1,000 scholarships to full-time students who participate in scheduled weekly leadership development seminars that focus on volunteer service. The award recognizes students who understand the importance of volunteerism and have demonstrated leadership and dedication in working to improve their communities.

An individual student can qualify for one Regents, Nebraska Achievement, David Distinguished or Canfield scholarship. Pepsi and Chancellor's Leadership Class scholarships may be combined with other awards.

The link below are to lists by high school of all students who have been awarded scholarships, throug Dec. 6 and since. Information includes the student's intended academic major and type of scholarship awarded. The student's town or city of residence is included in parentheses where appropriate.